Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

FTC halts case against PBMs, citing lack of commissioners
The FTC has put its price collusion case against CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts on hold after significant staff departures at the agency left it uncertain how to proceed
Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed
Questions remain about the alleged breach on a legacy server at Oracle Health, as the nature of the attacks and scope of stolen data are still being investigated.
Healthcare AI newswatch: Apple’s AI Doctor, AI’s expectant medical specialties, AI-watching teens, more
Apple’s AI Doctor had better be one good virtual physician.
Data breach at Oracle Health leads to extortion of hospitals
A legacy server accessed with stolen credentials is being blamed for the incident. However, the nature and scope of the attack are still being investigated, with Oracle reportedly working with the FBI to gather details.
Change Healthcare files to have federal lawsuits dismissed
There are at least 65 consolidated cases pending in federal courts that stem from the 2024 data breach on the claims processor's network. A judge in Minnesota has asked that the lawsuits be coordinated and consolidated as much as possible.

4 ways to usher in ‘smooth scaling’ of generative AI

What does it take to scale the technology from a toe in the water to a full-on swim?

CMS changes coverage policy for carotid stenting to make it more widely available

A group of interventional cardiologists, neurologists and vascular surgeons successfully petitioned Medicare to change its coverage determination for carotid stenting procedures.

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, scores potential $3.45B cash infusion

Rite Aid Corp. has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings in a bid to recover from myriad financial troubles and keep itself afloat.

Now comes the ‘largest private-sector doctors’ union’ in the country

The inclination to organize and sound off for better working conditions and more patient-centric job descriptions continues to spread among healthcare workers.

Number of AI products in healthcare set for fivefold expansion by 2035

A study projects AI funding will continue to increase, resulting in a massive number of new products during the next decade.

Hospital payroll squeeze: Will strikes pick up where pandemic resignations left off?

During the height of the COVID-19 crisis, around 1 in 5 nonphysician healthcare workers quit their jobs. That was then and this is now. (Plus: Hospital quotes of the week)

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Healthcare retailers in the news: Best Buy Health, Walgreens, Dollar General

The past several days have seen a series of noteworthy healthcare developments involving brick-and-mortar consumer stores.

Business Intelligence

FTC halts case against PBMs, citing lack of commissioners

Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed

Healthcare AI newswatch: Apple’s AI Doctor, AI’s expectant medical specialties, AI-watching teens, more

Data breach at Oracle Health leads to extortion of hospitals

Change Healthcare files to have federal lawsuits dismissed